5 reasons why ISL season 2 was better than season 1

The second season of the Indian Super League came to a dramatic close as Chennaiyin FC came from behind to clinch a 3-2 win over FC Goa in the final. The league saw a total of 186 goals scored, immediately implying more entertainment for everyone and indicated that teams had become more attack-minded.The Indian players shed their inhibitions from season 1 and showcased all their talent very well, ensuring that they show a major improvement from last season. Coaches also experimented with tactics more in order to get their teams’ the best possible result.Overall, season 2 of the Indian Super League was much better than season 1 and here are 5 reasons why:

#1 All the best Indian players involved

Some of the best talents in India missed the inaugural season of the Indian Super League as I-League club Bengaluru FC refused to release their players but they couldn’t keep their players away this season. The Bengaluru FC players were part of the auction that was conducted in Mumbai in July and were sold for big money.

Bengaluru skipper Sunil Chhetri was sold to Mumbai City FC for Rs. 1.2 crore, which was the most expensive buy of the auction. The Indian skipper scored 7 goals in the season and was the highest scoring Indian player.

Not far behind was midfielder Eugeneson Lyngdoh, who was sold to FC Pune City for 1.05 crores. Lyngdoh enjoyed a brilliant season with Bengaluru as he scored 8 goals and assisted another 16 goals, and was also named as I-League midfielder of the season.

Though Lyngdoh played only 10 games for FC Pune City, he was one of their best players, scoring two goals and assisted another two.

Atletico de Kolkata signed Arata Izumi in the auction, and he turned out to be the biggest surprise of the season. The Japanese-born Indian footballer scored 5 goals to help his side reach the semi-finals.

Delhi Dynamos also didn’t want to miss out on some of the best Indian talents, as they signed Indian forward Robin Singh for Rs. 51 lac. He ended up scoring 4 goals in the tournament, helping his team reach the semi-finals.